4. They will fall down slain in Babylon, fatally wounded in her streets.
5. For Israel and Judah have not been forsaken by their God, the Lord Almighty, though their land is full of guilt before the Holy One of Israel.
6. “Flee from Babylon! Run for your lives! Do not be destroyed because of her sins. It is time for the Lord’s vengeance; he will repay her what she deserves.
7. Babylon was a gold cup in the Lord’s hand; she made the whole earth drunk. The nations drank her wine; therefore they have now gone mad.
8. Babylon will suddenly fall and be broken. Wail over her! Get balm for her pain; perhaps she can be healed.